Parking, storage, stockpiling, or maintenance of any of the following items on private property must be screened from any public right of way and adjoining properties, except as provided in subsection C of this section. Objects and activities will be considered "screened" when they are either: a) not visible from a public right of way, or b) behind a solid six foot (6') high fence or wall.
A. Furniture And Other Equipment: Furniture or other equipment, including, but not limited to, couches and chairs, household appliances, sinks, heaters, boilers, tanks, other household equipment, or any parts thereof.
B. Materials: Building materials, including, but not limited to, packing boxes, lumber, dirt piles, wood, landscape materials, or debris.
C. Exceptions: The following may be allowed in front yards under the noted circumstances:
1. Waste haulers and recycling containers may be placed for pick up in accordance with section 9.07.120 of this title.
2. Portable on demand storage containers (PODS) used for the temporary storage of personal property owned or rented by the occupants may be allowed for a period not to exceed two (2) weeks.
3. Building materials, vehicles, equipment, or construction tools may be placed in yards during construction with a valid building permit.
4. Personal property owned or rented by the occupants may be repaired, washed, cleaned, and serviced, subject to any other relevant regulations, provided that vehicles are parked in a driveway and that all work is completed within thirty (30) days.
5. Barbecues and furniture that is designed and intended for outdoor use may remain on a porch or patio. (Ord. 254, 12-16-2014)